"We are relieved to have been informed that both mother and child are reunited, are well and are now being looked after in hospital," it said.

Advanced pregnancy
The woman was trying to exit the airport but had misplaced her passport, New Zealand TV quoted airport sources as saying.

When she sought the help of the authorities, they noticed she was pale and her clothing was blood-stained.

The newborn was found shortly afterwards by an airline worker. One source said the baby was found in the toilet rubbish bin.

It was not immediately clear whether any of the other passengers or crew on the flight were aware that the woman was in labour.

Pacific Blue says passengers who are more than 36 weeks pregnant must have medical clearance to fly.
Police said they were investigating whether the airline had been advised the woman was in an advanced stage of pregnancy.

"We are relieved to have been informed that both mother and child are reunited, are well and are now being looked after in hospital," it said.

Advanced pregnancy
The woman was trying to exit the airport but had misplaced her passport, New Zealand TV quoted airport sources as saying.

When she sought the help of the authorities, they noticed she was pale and her clothing was blood-stained.

The newborn was found shortly afterwards by an airline worker. One source said the baby was found in the toilet rubbish bin.

It was not immediately clear whether any of the other passengers or crew on the flight were aware that the woman was in labour.

Pacific Blue says passengers who are more than 36 weeks pregnant must have medical clearance to fly.
Police said they were investigating whether the airline had been advised the woman was in an advanced stage of pregnancy.

Oh no! If I had money I would take all the babies who are not wanted by their parents and raise them. This kind of news really tears my heart. How can anybody with a heart do that to an innoncent baby? Clearly these are signs the world is coming to an end.